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Sheet Pan Oktoberfest Bratwurst and Cabbage

Name: Sheet Pan Oktoberfest Bratwurst and Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 raw German bratwurst sausages; 1/2 head red cabbage, cut into 1-inch wedges; 1 lb (450g) baby yellow potatoes, halved; 2 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, cored and wedged; 1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-moons; 3 tbsp olive oil or melted bacon fat; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard; 1 tsp caraway seeds; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Serves 4 servingsPrep 15 minCook 30 minEst. calories 550 kcal per serving

Ingredients

4 raw German bratwurst sausages
1/2 head red cabbage, cut into 1-inch wedges
1 lb (450g) baby yellow potatoes, halved
2 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples, cored and wedged
1 medium yellow onion, sliced into half-moons
3 tbsp olive oil or melted bacon fat
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard
1 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, whole-grain mustard, caraway seeds, kosher salt, and black pepper.
3
Arrange the halved potatoes, cabbage wedges, sliced onions, and apple wedges across the sheet pan in a single layer.
4
Drizzle the mustard-caraway dressing evenly over the vegetables and apples, tossing gently to coat while keeping the cabbage wedges intact.
5
Nestle the raw bratwurst sausages among the vegetables, ensuring they rest directly on the pan surface for optimal browning.
6
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the sausages and gently flipping the potatoes halfway through, until the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the cabbage edges are crispy and caramelized.
7
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with extra whole-grain mustard on the side.

Notes

Using red cabbage adds vibrant color and a pleasant sweetness that pairs beautifully with tart apples and savory pork. Be sure not to crowd the pan excessively, as space between the ingredients allows them to roast and brown rather than steam.

The Story Behind Oktoberfest Bratwurst and Cabbage

The combination of pork sausage, cabbage, and apples has been a cornerstone of Central European tavern cuisine for centuries, particularly in Bavaria and Franconia. Historically, late autumn pig harvests coincided with the brassica harvest, leading to heart-warming pairings designed to sustain agricultural workers through cold months. During Munich's iconic Oktoberfest, established in 1810, these flavors became symbolic of Bavarian hospitality. This modern sheet-pan interpretation distills those classic beer garden elements into an effortless one-tray roast.

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Michael Symon

Chef Michael Symon frequently highlights his passion for pork, sausages, and rustic braised brassicas across his cookbooks and television shows. He advocates high-heat roasting to render sausage fat directly into surrounding root vegetables and cabbage for maximum flavor integration.